Clean Water Act discharge permit · NPDES TX0048038
CITY OF AUSTWELL WWTP, Austwell, TX: NPDES TX0048038 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
- Administratively continuedPermit status
- MinorDischarger class
- 37Pollutants under a numeric limit
- 5Pollutants with an effluent exceedance
- 0Inspections on file
- 1Formal enforcement actions
CITY OF AUSTWELL WWTP, held by AUSTWELL, CITY OF, holds NPDES permit TX0048038, which discharges to San Antonio Bay/Hynes Bay/Guadalupe. EPA’s file records it issued May 8, 2015 and expiring March 1, 2020.
CITY OF AUSTWELL WWTP, Austwell, Texas: Individual permit TX0048038, held by AUSTWELL, CITY OF; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued (past its expiration date and still in force until reissued); issued May 8, 2015, term to March 1, 2020; discharges to SAN ANTONIO BAY/HYNES BAY/GUADALUPE.
- Enterococci: 2 limits, 42 violations of any kind, 22 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2026, largest 531,925% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits, 64 violations of any kind, 19 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2013, largest 5,733% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 3 limits, 72 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 1,605% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 2 limits, 50 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2009, largest 98% over the limit.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 23 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest April 30, 2001, largest 70% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 3 limits, 64 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- pH: 3 limits, 47 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Arsenic, dry weight: 5 limits, 28 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr]: 5 limits, 28 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Selenium, dry weight: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Copper, dry weight: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Cadmium, dry weight: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo]: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn]: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb]: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni]: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg]: 3 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Level of pathogen requirements achieved: 2 limits, 11 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Description of pathogen option used: 2 limits, 11 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Vector attraction reduction alternative used: 2 limits, 11 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 2 limits, 10 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Pollutant table from 503.13: 1 limit, 6 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Fecal coliform: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Unit w/liner/leachate collection system: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Boundary areas: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Salmonella: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt of sludge incinerated: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual sludge production, total: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amount of sludge land applied: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt sludge transported interstate: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual whole sludge application rate: 1 limit, 0 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- October 6, 2026: State CWA Penalty AO (State), $9,150 state or local penalty.
- February 6, 2026: Agency Enforcement Review (State).
- December 9, 2025: Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit (ST6).
- May 21, 2025: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
Texas holds 1,720 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 148 were issued before TX0048038.
Coverages issued nearest TX0048038
- April 13, 2015: ODESSA SOUTH REGIONAL WWTF, Odessa, TX0113026, held by GULF COAST AUTHORITY
- April 20, 2015: WEST BASTROP WWTP, Bastrop, TX0126705, held by BASTROP, CITY OF
- April 22, 2015: MARTINEZ IV WWTP, San Antonio, TX0129861, held by SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
- April 24, 2015: NORTH KUEHLER WWTP, New Braunfels, TX0088170, held by NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES
- April 30, 2015: NW HARRIS COUNTY MUD 36 WWTP, City Of Houston, TX0108120, held by NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUD 36
- May 21, 2015: DESSAU WWTF, Austin, TX0097870, held by AUSTIN, CITY OF
- May 21, 2015: CITY OF CRESSON WWTP 1, Cresson, TX0129640, held by CITY OF CRESSON
- May 21, 2015: GOSLING OFFICE PARK WWTP, Harris County, TX0135771, held by GOSLING OFFICE PARK LLC
- June 11, 2015: CITY OF LYTLE WWTP, Lytle, TX0057509, held by LYTLE, CITY OF
- June 15, 2015: WILD HORSE RANCH WWTP, Manor, TX0124800, held by AUSTIN, CITY OF
CITY OF AUSTWELL WWTP among its neighbors
Its county holds 17, 0 of them major permits; TX0048038 is a minor permit.
Other permits in the county
- AUSTWELL AQUA FARM INC, Austwell: TX0115002, minor permit, discharging to HYNES BAY, permit term to March 1, 2015
- BAYSIDE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, Bayside: TX0116157, minor permit, discharging to UNNAMED TRIB;MARSH;COPANO BAY/PT BAY/MISSION BAY, permit term to December 17, 2024
- CITY OF AUSTWELL PLANT, Austwell: TX0148741, not classed
- CSJ 0155-06-213 FM 2678 FROM FM 136 TO FM 774, Refugio: TXR1576WZ, minor permit, discharging to MISSION RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- CSJ 0371-03-137, Refugio: TXR1515SE, minor permit, discharging to MISSION RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- CSJ 0371-03-137, Refugio: TXR1598SE, minor permit, discharging to MISSION RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- FAGAN PIT, Tivoli: TXR05HC05, minor permit, permit term to August 13, 2026
- FM 2678, Refugio: TXR1508QN, minor permit, discharging to COPANO BAY/PORT BAY/MISSION BAY, permit term to March 4, 2028
- REFUGIO COUNTY WCID 1 WWTP, Tivoli: TX0054101, minor permit, discharging to MILLER CREEK NON-TIDAL;MILLER CK;TOWNSEND BAYOU, permit term to May 9, 2023
- REFUGIO TRANSLOAD TERMINAL, Refugio: TXR05EV54, minor permit, permit term to August 13, 2026
Identity
| Facility as filed | CITY OF AUSTWELL WWTP |
|---|---|
| Permittee as filed | AUSTWELL, CITY OF |
| NPDES ID | TX0048038 |
| Permit status | Administratively continued (past its expiration date and still in force until reissued) |
| Permit type | Individual permit |
| Discharger class | Minor discharger |
| Facility type | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Program | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Issued | May 8, 2015 |
| Expiration date | March 1, 2020 |
| Address | Austwell, TX 77950 |
| Receiving water | SAN ANTONIO BAY/HYNES BAY/GUADALUPE |
| SIC | 4952 – Sewerage Systems |
Effluent limits and exceedances
- 37Pollutants on file
- 37Under a numeric limit
- 36With a violation of any kind
- 5With an effluent exceedance
An effluent exceedance is a discharge monitoring report value over the permit’s numeric limit (EPA’s violation code E90). A violation of any kind also counts a report not filed. Each row is EPA’s own count for that pollutant.
| Pollutant or measure | Limits | Violations, any kind | Effluent exceedances | Latest exceedance | Largest exceedance, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | 2 | 42 | 22 | June 30, 2026 | 531,925% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 64 | 19 | December 31, 2013 | 5,733% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 3 | 72 | 6 | May 31, 2026 | 1,605% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 2 | 50 | 2 | July 31, 2009 | 98% over the limit |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 1 | 23 | 1 | April 30, 2001 | 70% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 3 | 64 | 0 | ||
| pH | 3 | 47 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, dry weight | 5 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr] | 5 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, dry weight | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Copper, dry weight | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, dry weight | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo] | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn] | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb] | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni] | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg] | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Level of pathogen requirements achieved | 2 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Description of pathogen option used | 2 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Vector attraction reduction alternative used | 2 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Pollutant table from 503.13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Fecal coliform | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Unit w/liner/leachate collection system | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Boundary areas | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Salmonella | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt of sludge incinerated | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual sludge production, total | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amount of sludge land applied | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge transported interstate | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual whole sludge application rate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections, violations and enforcement
- 2Single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | ST6 |
| May 21, 2025 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
Inspections
EPA’s inspection file holds no inspection for NPDES TX0048038.
Formal enforcement and penalties
1 formal actions, 1 of them with a penalty assessed. Federal and state penalties are separate figures from separate authorities and are shown as each was filed, never added together.
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency | Federal penalty | State or local penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | State CWA Penalty AO | State | $9,150 |
Informal enforcement
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Agency Enforcement Review | State |
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